US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29694
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 8662 6Stamped on Side A
45 8660 7Stamped on Side B
45-L 8662Printed on Side A label
45-L 8660Printed on Side B label
Louis ArmstrongMoments To Remember
Vinyl pressings
Moments To Remember
by Louis Armstrong · 1955
13 pressings8 countriesBig BandJazz
Moments To Remember was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Moments To Remember
7 pressings came out in 1955, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29694
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45 8662 7Stamped on Side A
45 8660 6Stamped on Side B
45-L 8662Printed on Side A label
45-L 8660Printed on Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 29694
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WL 8662 T4ASide A runout stamped
WL 8660 T3ASide B runout stamped
L 8662Side A label
L 8660Side B label
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-29694
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1955- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 12 056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1955- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 12 056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12 056 ALabel side A
12 056 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | France | Brunswick 12 056First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | Germany | Brunswick 12 056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1955 | Germany | Brunswick 82 866First yearShellac, 10" | Shellac, 10" |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29694First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29694First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1955 | US | Decca 9-29694First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Decca 29694First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | UK | Brunswick 05512Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | MCA Records MCA / SN 20.7417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 61.032Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Decca M 33921Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | South Africa | Decca FM 6357Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Decca BM 05512Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMoments To Remember3:10
- BOnly You3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moments To Remember are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Moments To Remember are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1955 and 1973.
When was Moments To Remember first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, France, Germany. One of them is Decca 9-29694.
How do I tell if my copy of Moments To Remember is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-29694, 29694, 12 056, 82 866) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 8662 6 and 45 8660 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moments To Remember on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
